Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Local government leaders need to cast a wide net, says Laura Kroeger, technical director,...

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

Digital government transformation needs to start with citizens

After experiencing a major flood or natural disaster, the last thing a citizen wants is...

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Why water utilities must invest in cybersecurity

In Albuquerque, N.M., arid conditions and frequent droughts make water a precious commodity that must be carefully managed. Aggressive conservation programs, water recycling and storage of excess water underground (safe from evaporation) are just some of the methods we employ to safeguard the water supply for our 650,000 users. Recently, safeguarding has taken on new […]

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An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve

A few months ago, I wrote about what we learned when we surveyed mayors from across the country. A majority said investments in infrastructure were an immediate and long-term need, and even more pointed to the need for infrastructure investments with a focus on technology. Since then, the rollout of vaccines has offered a light […]

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Georgia city moves to automated trash collection

Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), part of Dover, today announced that Columbus, Ga., is in the process of streamlining its refuse collection programs and is looking to ESG’s Heil for new Durapack Python Automated Side Loaders to help increase efficiencies related to the city’s recycling program. Columbus currently services close to 60,000 homes, and Columbus Solid […]

A video surveillance camera and sign warning about CCTV being in operation

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All activities monitored: The 10 most surveilled major cities in the U.S.

Public close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, or public video surveillance camera, hold multiple benefits for cities. They can help reduce crimes around public areas, buildings and roads, and with the increasing deployment of smart sensors and 5G, these cameras will be able to utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) to accomplish much more in the future. […]

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Prioritizing lead service line replacement with the American Rescue Plan

At the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all aware of how devastating this has been financially for many, from local restaurants and businesses to families and workers. Some people seem to forget, though, that the last year has also been hard on municipalities and some of their critical projects. As a local […]

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City of Tucson launches citywide campaign to improve curbside recycling

The City of Tucson’s Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) has launched The Recycling Partnership’s Feet on the Street cart tagging recycling initiative —a community wide initiative to improve the quality of recycling in single-stream curbside recycling bins by providing residents personalized and real-time curbside recycling education and feedback. This new initiative will help the City achieve its 50% […]

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Municipal commitments to renewable energy drive prosperity

Funding opportunities for cities that drive clean energy and electric vehicle adoption are expected in the near future, along with expanded programming from federal agencies that drive the clean energy transition

News

ASCE releases 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today released its 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, looking at the state of the country’s infrastructure across 17 categories. The Report Card is compiled every four years by America’s civil engineers to provide a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s major infrastructure categories, using a simple A to […]

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2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan

Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan involved numerous federal, state and local entities, several setbacks, years to complete and $40 million. But the result was a multi-faceted flooding defense that Minot was able to make its own. Historic flooding of the Mouse River in June 2011 created the […]

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American City & County’s 2020 Crown Communities Awards

Projects nominated for American City & County’s annual Crown Communities Awards are judged on uniqueness, short- and long-term value to the community and effective/innovative financing.

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

Digital government transformation needs to start with citizens

Commentary

Why water utilities must invest in cybersecurity

Commentary

An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve

Article

Georgia city moves to automated trash collection

Gallery

All activities monitored: The 10 most surveilled major cities in the U.S.

Commentary

Prioritizing lead service line replacement with the American Rescue Plan

Article

City of Tucson launches citywide campaign to improve curbside recycling

Commentary

Municipal commitments to renewable energy drive prosperity

News

ASCE releases 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure

Article

2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan

Article

American City & County’s 2020 Crown Communities Awards

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